I started to go down this slippery slope just about like all of us. We inadvertently "dress down" gradually for a multitude of reasons.

"It's a hot day"... "I'm only running to the store to pick up something"..., etc.

One day, I was struck by a nasty thought..... "What if this is the DAY?"
What if this is the day that I'm going to have to use this thing to safe my life?

Do I really want to be standing there with a two shot derringer in my hand? Do I want only two shots at saving my life? Do I want trust the remainder of my life on my ability to get a defensive round on a target more than 5 feet away?

From that day forward, I never again dressed down going anywhere. I was, and remain well armed. I kept my derringer, and sometimes it's actually in my pocket....but never alone!